Organ Mountain band teacher accused of criminal sexual contact of a minor
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — An Organ Mountain High School band teacher was arrested Thursday. He’s charged with criminal sexual contact of a…
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Shifts in student enrollment at El Paso school districts leads to funding changes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A shift in enrollment at El Paso’s biggest school districts is impacting each district’s funding. El Paso Independent School…
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What’s on Doppler’s Radar: A “trace” of snow
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Snow fell all over the Borderland Thursday. Some people saw more than others. The snow was recorded as a trace. ABC-7…
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Court orders DA to turn over slain deputy’s phone; defense alleges officer had ‘relationship’ with suspect’s girlfriend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Facundo Chavez appeared in court Friday afternoon with his attorneys. Chavez is accused of murdering El Paso Sherrif’s…
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Where things stand with the NMSU Men’s Basketball program
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — It’s been nearly three weeks since Chancellor Dan Arvizu suspended the NMSU men’s basketball program. Since then,…
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Juarez authorities held a meeting to discuss the migrant situation after downtown confrontation
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — On Wednesday, three migrants were arrested in Downtown Juarez after they committed an “administrative foul” according to…
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El Paso County Sheriff’s investigate discovery of body in desert area
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A man’s body was discovered Thursday evening with apparent gunshot wounds, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.…
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UPDATE (10:47 a.m.): Jefferson Silva is back to normal operations following an investigation by El Paso Police and El Paso District Police. UPDATE…
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Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life in prison
UPDATE: Alex Murdaugh has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences in prison, for the murders of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and hiss son Paul…
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Job fair at the Plaza Hotel in Downtown El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park will be hosting a job fair today, March 3rd. The hotel is seeking to fill job positions in the food…
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Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” teaser trailer released
Disney’s classic theme park attraction “The Haunted Mansion” comes a live in a new teaser trailer. The film title drops the “The,” going just by…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank receives $5,000 donation from Subaru El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is getting a boost to help those in need across the Borderland. The food bank…
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El Paso Inc. honors 2022 El Pasoans of the year, bestows Community Spirit Award
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Inc. recognized those who give back to our community. Grammy award winner Zuill Bailey received…
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NMSU ends requirement for students, employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The New Mexico University system will no longer require employees and students to be fully vaccinated against…
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Be Mindful: Breaking the teen mental health stigma in El Paso one click at a time
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ‘MyFeels’ app is a mental health digital resource that is helping Borderland teens open up about their mental health. The app…
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Mexican man wanted for homicide returned to Mexico at El Paso bridge
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Immigration officials in El Paso removed a Mexican man wanted for homicide in Chihuahua, Mexico, on Wednesday. Cesar…
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Wayne Shorter, jazz saxophonist and composer, has died at age 89
(CNN) — Wayne Shorter, a Grammy-winning saxophonist and composer who helped shaped the sound of contemporary jazz, has died, according to his…
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Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murdering his wife and son
(CNN) — [Breaking news update, published at 7:08 p.m. ET] The jury in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh has found him guilty…
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NMSU fires head baseball coach
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Mike Kirby, head NMSU baseball coach, is gone after four years with the program. NMSU announced the decision Thursday. He…
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Suspended Texas DPS agent accused of striking girlfriend with fist, knocking her unconscious
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Texas DPS agent suspended after being arrested for causing bodily injury struck his girlfriend in the face with his fist,…
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Dog shot in home invasion; El Paso police say resident shot intruder in return
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A home invasion Wednesday morning in northeast El Paso and a man found shot 2 miles away from that location appear…
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Borderland snow day in March
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On Thursday, Borderland residents woke up to a “Winter Wonderland”…or at least what’s considered a winter wonderland along…
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Questions remain in the aftermath of City Council’s vote to terminate City Manager’s contract
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is working to obtain official statements from the members of El Paso’s City Council who voted for terminating City…
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12-year-old Las Cruces girl found
UPADATE: Las Cruces Police said missing girl returned home overnight and in is good condition. LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — Las Cruces police are…
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Senate passes Covid Origins Act
The U.S. Senate has passed legislation that could reveal more information about the origins of Covid-19. Lawmakers passed the Covid Origins Act of…
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White House looks to put cybersecurity pressure on companies
The White House on Thursday released its national cybersecurity strategy, detailing an effort to increase regulation of critical industries by making…
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One person taken to the hospital after rollover crash in La Union
LA UNION, New Mexico — One person was taken to the hospital after a rollover crash Wednesday night. According to Sunland Park Fire Department, they…
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Borderland Crimes, Podcast 16: Abduction at an ATM – The Murder of Sophia Martinez
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Sophia Martinez, 18, headed out on a blind date on a Friday night in March 2000. But she never made it to the dance club in…
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El Paso Animal Services believes “overcrowding” is to blame for recent Distemper outbreak
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– In a sample test, 60 percent of animals tested positive for Distemper at El Paso animal services facilities. The shelter…
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Jupiter, Venus orbit closer than usual to earth
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The borderland’s night sky is shinning a bit brighter than usual as Jupiter and Venus appear closed to earth. The phenomenon…
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